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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.62, 20,768.49 and 8,243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.62, 20,768.49 and 8,243.61 is: 11,376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.62 : 20,768.49 = 8,243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.62/20,768.49 = 8,243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.62x = 20,768.49 × 8,243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.62x = 171,207,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,207,331.85/15,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.19

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